The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 31,600

€ 34,700

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI is 2.4 cm shorter, 1.9 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
1481
1799
2027
1433
1780
2022
1799 mm
Width
1780 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1481 mm
Height
1433 mm
2626
4268
2699
4292
4268 mm
Length
4292 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.19 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CXD*
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
6.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.31 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes A 250
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
493 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L